Dispenser Package Covers

ABSTRACT

A novel razor cartridge package suitable for protectively storing a razor cartridge is disclosed. The package includes two or more connected containers with individual covers for covering the top perimeter of each container. The covers may be plastic, flexible and adhesively sealed to the container such that a user can peel the cover sheet back to open and access an individual razor cartridge. The individual covers and/or tabs coupled to the covers are arranged in an overlapping manner so as to direct the consumer to remove the covers in a predetermined sequence.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a razor cartridge package suitable havingcovers for protectively storing multiple razor cartridges.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Current razor cartridge packages include plastic containers with astorage region for each cartridge. Individually sealed containers forshaving cartridges are known in the prior art; for instance, U.S. Pat.Nos. 6,499,595 and 6,886,690. These types of individual containers arewidely used for female razor cartridges.

There is a need to provide a unique package and method of packagingsuitable for both male and female razor cartridges that provide multipleconnected containers enabling the consumer to be able to individuallyand easily open and use one razor cartridge at a time in a particularsequence while also providing a level of mechanical and environmentalprotection for each cartridge.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, a novel razor cartridgepackage includes a plurality of connected containers each for storing atleast one razor cartridge, and at least one cover removably attached toa top perimeter of each of the plurality of connected containers whereinthe covers are coupled so as to direct a sequence of removal of thecovers.

A first cover of a first of the plurality of connected containersoverlaps an adjacent second cover of a second of the plurality ofconnected containers such that the first cover is removed before theadjacent second cover can be removed. The overlap includes an overlaparea less than the area of one of the top perimeters of one of theplurality of connected containers.

The covers may include a tab. In one aspect of the invention, a firsttab of the cover of a first of the connected containers overlaps with anadjacent cover of a second of the connected containers. In anotheraspect of the invention, a first tab of the cover of a first of theconnected containers overlaps with an adjacent second tab of a secondcover of a second of the connected containers. The cover is capable ofbeing peeled off by a user and it may be peeled off via the tab. Thecover may be made of plastic and may adhesively sealed onto the topperimeters of each of the plurality of connected containers. The covermay be transparent, opaque, colored or any combination thereof, andprevent environmental elements from entering the container with therazor cartridge. The cover may be flexible. In addition, the containersmay be transparent, opaque, colored or any combination thereof. Each ofthe containers and each of the covers may be integrated.

In another aspect of the invention, a method of making a razor packageincludes molding a plurality of containers from a plastic material,placing a razor cartridge within a storage region of each of theplurality of containers, and sealing a first top perimeter of a first ofthe plurality of connected containers with a first plastic cover sheetthat overlaps a second plastic cover sheet sealed onto a second topperimeter of a second of the plurality of connected containers whereinthe second container is adjacent the first container. In this way, theoverlapping cover sheets direct a sequence of removal of the first coversheet from the first containers prior to removal of the second coversheet from the second container.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill inthe art to which this invention belongs. Although methods and materialssimilar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in thepractice or testing of the present invention, suitable methods andmaterials are described below. All publications, patent applications,patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated byreference in their entirety. In case of conflict, the presentspecification, including definitions, will control. In addition, thematerials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intendedto be limiting.

Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from thefollowing detailed description, and from the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing outand distinctly claiming the subject matter which is regarded as formingthe present invention, it is believed that the invention will be betterunderstood from the following description which is taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings in which like designations are used todesignate substantially identical elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package of the presentinvention showing overlapping cover sheets with tabs.

FIG. 1A is a side view of FIG. 1.

FIG. 1B is a side view of FIG. 1 showing a cover sheet partiallyremoved.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package of the presentinvention showing overlapping cover sheets without tabs.

FIG. 2A is a side view of FIG. 2 showing partially removed cover sheets.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package showing tabsthat overlap with adjacent cover sheets in accordance with anotherembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package in accordancewith another embodiment of the present invention with tab portionsoverlapping cover sheets.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of FIG. 4 ofthe present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package in accordancewith an alternate embodiment of the present invention showingoverlapping tab portions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to novel razor cartridge packaging which includesconnected plastic containers having individual removable plastic covers.Each container is capable of storing at least one razor cartridge and atleast one cover is removably attached to a top perimeter of each of theconnected containers wherein the covers are coupled, structured, andarranged together such that they direct a predetermined sequence of useby the consumer for the razor cartridges. The sequence of removal of thecover or cover sheets is evident to the user upon viewing the dispenserpackage. This visual cue or signal provided by the coupled cover sheetsin the dispenser package is adequate to indicate to the user whichcartridge to open and use first, second, third, and fourth or whateverthe number may be.

For purposes of the present invention, the terms “cover” and “coversheet(s)” may be used interchangeably herein.

Referring now to FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention, there is shown a quadruple razor cartridge package 10including formed or molded plastic first, second, third and fourthcontainers, 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, and 12 d, respectively, covers or coversheets 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, 14 d for each container respectively capable ofcovering razor cartridges 16 a, 16 b, 16 c, 16 d, (shown with dottedlines) respectively which are stored within storage regions insidecontainers 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, and 12 d, respectively.

Containers 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, and 12 d may be substantially identical toeach other. Containers 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, and 12 d may also assist inprotecting the razor cartridges both mechanically and environmentally aswill be described in more detail below.

Covers 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, 14 d assist in protecting the enclosed razorcartridges from the environment and allow for each individual razorcartridge to be removed from opened individually. The covers may eachcomprise a separate tab, notch, clip or any type of extension 11 a, 11b, 11 c, 11 d extending from each respective cover and may be on one endor outside corner of the respective cover or container or centrallylocated.

Covers 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, and 14 d may be made of any generally flexible,impermeable material, multilayered laminate or any type of plastic, suchthat each cover or cover sheet prevents the contents of the containerfrom coming out while also preventing environmental elements fromentering the container. The covers may desirably be made of a sturdy androbust material so as to also prevent any stabs or jabs from puncturingor making holes in the covers (e.g., cover sheets or cover seal).

Covers 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, 14 d may be individually adhesively sealed witha material around the top periphery of containers 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, 12 dof package 10 via heat and pressure or via any other suitable manner.

As shown in FIG. 1, by peeling back the cover sheets 14 a, 14 b, 14 c,14 d (by use of the tabs 11 a, 11 b, 11 c, lid if present) a consumer isable to individually open the containers 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, 12 d toaccess each razor cartridge as it is needed. In a novel aspect of thepresent invention, the adjacent covers are arranged such that theyoverlap with each other in such a way as to direct a consumer to removethe covers in a predetermined sequence (e.g., direct the order of use ofthe razor cartridges). The cover sections or areas that overlap arerepresented by shaded overlap regions 15 a, 15 b, and 15 c in FIG. 1.Each overlap region or area, as shown in FIG. 1, may be desirably of asmaller area than the total area of the top perimeter of the adjacentcontainer.

For instance, in the present invention, the cover or cover sheet 14 dmay overlap or extend onto the top of cover sheet 14 c at area 15 c. Theremaining cover sheets are similarly arranged such that cover sheet 14 coverlaps or extends over cover sheet 14 b at area 15 b, and cover sheet14 b overlaps cover sheet 14 a at area 15 a. Hence, in the presentinvention, and as depicted in FIG. 1B, cover sheet 14 d will desirablybe the first cover sheet that the consumer is capable of peeling back(using tab lid in this example) as it essentially has the top overlaparea. The way the cover sheets are coupled together, cover sheet 14 cmay not be peeled back first, since by doing so, both cover sheet 14 dand 14 c (e.g., two cover sheets at one time) would come off exposingtwo razor cartridges 16 c and 16 d which, unless two cartridges areneeded by the consumer, is not a desired outcome.

It should be noted that cover sheet 14 a (e.g., the bottom cover sheet)may not overlap with any other cover sheet as because of its location atthe bottom of the package and the fact that it likely would be the onlycover sheet left once all the other cover sheets were removed that wouldbe capable of being peeled back by a consumer, no direction of use(e.g., by means of the overlap) is necessary for the consumer.

As such, cover sheet 14 a may be smaller than other cover sheets 14 b,14 c, and 14 d that include the area of overlapping regions 15 a, 15 b,and 15 c. FIGS. 1A and 1B are side views of the package of FIG. 1showing cover sheets 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, and 14 d with overlapping regions15 a, 15 b, and 15 c. While FIG. 1A depicts the overlapping nature ofthe cover sheets, it also shows how the length of cover sheet 14 a maybe smaller than the other cover sheets. Additionally, in FIG. 1B, it canbe seen clearly how cover sheet 14 d is necessarily the first coversheet that may be taken off by a consumer. In this instance, tab 11 d ispulled up and back (shown by arrow 13 d) to peel off cover sheet 14 dleaving the remaining cover sheets 14 a, 14 b, and 14 c intact for lateruse. The second next cover sheet to be taken off in the presentinvention would necessarily be cover sheet 14 c; and the third nextafter that would be cover sheet 14 b, and the fourth next after thatwould be the remaining cover sheet 14 a. Thus it can be seen how theoverlapping cover sheets of the present invention dictate the order ofuse or the sequence of use of the razor cartridges.

Though four (4) containers are shown in the packages of figures herein,the present invention contemplates any number of containers (e.g.,greater than two) and thus there may be any number of razor cartridgesand respective cover sheets considered to also be within the frameworkof the present invention.

The shape of each of the containers 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, 12 d outlines thegeneral shape of a razor cartridge. These shapes may be wider than theactual periphery of the razor cartridge within the storage regions suchthat a consumer can easily access the cartridge once the cover is peeledback or taken off. The razor cartridges are stored such that the bladecutting edge portion (not shown) of each razor cartridge is not at thearea of access so as to protect a consumer from unintended contact withthe cutting edges of the razor blades.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the razor cartridgedispenser package 20 shown in FIG. 2 includes cover sheets 24 a, 24 b,24 c, and 24 d which may be made of a flexible plastic material asdescribed above in conjunction with FIG. 1 for covering containers 22 a,22 b, 22 c, and 22 d respectively. The covers in FIG. 2 are shownarranged or coupled together with overlapping areas 25 a, 25 b, and 25 cas in FIG. 1 except the covers in FIG. 2 are shown without side tabs.Despite the lack of side tabs, the covers in FIG. 2 are coupled togethersimilarly and capable of being peeled back or off (as will be describedbelow) as in FIG. 1 and in the same order as in FIG. 1 since the coversheets overlap in the same manner (e.g., top to bottom); cover sheet 24d overlaps cover sheet 24 c at overlap area 25 c, cover sheet 24 coverlaps with cover sheet 24 b at overlap area 25 b, and cover sheet 24b overlaps with cover sheet 24 a at overlap area 25 a.

In FIG. 2, cover sheets are shown each having a respective overhangingsection 24 d′, 24 c′, 24 b′, and 24 a′ which may function as the portionof the cover the user would tug on to peel off the cover sheet. Theseoverhanging sections may desirably encompass about the same area as theoverlap areas however the present invention contemplates that theoverhanging section may be also be slightly larger. The lower portionsof each of the overhanging sections may not be adhesively sealed ontothe container or adjacent cover sheets to provide easy lifting for theuser. It should be noted that FIG. 2 depicts an overhanging section 24a′ for the last cover sheet 24 a but no overlap area for reasonsdiscussed in conjunction with FIG. 1. Thus, cover sheet 24 a may besubstantially the same size as the other cover sheets.

Referring now to FIG. 2A, a side view of FIG. 2 is provided clearlydepicting the partially removed overlapping cover sheets which dictatethe order of use of the razor cartridges inside. Cover sheet 24 dnecessarily is first to come off via a pulling back or peeling off ofoverhang section 24 d′ as shown by arrow 23 d. Similarly, cover sheet 24c is second in the sequence to come off via a pulling back at arrow 23 cof overhang section 24 c′ shown. Cover sheet 24 b is third in thesequence to come off via a pulling back of overhang section 24 b′ asshown by arrow 23 b. Cover sheet 24 a is fourth and last in the sequenceto come off via a pulling back of overhang section 24 a′ as shown byarrow 23 a. It should be noted, however, that overhang section 24 a′ ofcover sheet 24 a may not be overlapping with an adjacent cover sheet asthere would be no remaining adjacent cover sheet at the point in timewhen overhang section 24 a′ would need to be pulled since cover sheet 24a would be the last cover sheet remaining.

FIG. 3 provides a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of thepresent invention in which dispenser package 30 is shown to include fourcontainers 32 a, 32 b, 32 c, and 32 d having cover sheets 34 a, 34 b, 34c, and 34 d, respectively and centrally located tab-like overhangsections 34 a′, 32 b′, 32 c′, and 32 d′ extending from each cover sheetrespectively. Tab-like overhang section 34 d′ of cover sheet 34 doverhangs or overlaps onto cover sheet 34 c. Tab-like overhang section34 c′ of cover sheet 34 c overhangs or overlaps onto cover sheet 34 b.Tab-like overhang section 34 b′ of cover sheet 34 b overhangs oroverlaps onto cover sheet 34 a.

Thus, the structure and arrangement of the cover sheets together alongwith the tab-like overhang sections dictate the sequence of use of therazor cartridges or the sequence of removal of cover sheets. Forinstance, the sequence of use or removal of the cover sheets in theembodiment of FIG. 3 is similar to that of FIG. 2 in that the first tobe removed is the top cover sheet 34 d via tab-like overhang section 34d′, the second to be removed is cover sheet 34 c via tab 34 c′, thethird removed is cover sheet 34 b via 34 b; and then the fourth and lastto be removed is cover sheet 34 a via 34 a′ and this is also dictated bythe overlapping nature of the tab-like overhang sections. It should benoted, however, that tab-like overhang section 34 a′ of cover sheet 34 amay not be overlapping with an adjacent cover sheet as there would be noremaining adjacent cover sheet for it to overlap onto at the point intime when tab 34 a′ would need to be used since cover sheet 34 a wouldbe the last cover sheet remaining.

While the tab-like overhang sections are similar to the overhangsections described above in conjunction with FIG. 2 in that they overlapthe next most adjacent cover sheet and dictate the order of use (e.g.,top to bottom), the tab-like structures shown in FIG. 3 may provide aneasier place for a user's fingers to latch onto when peeling off thecover sheet as indicated by arrows 33 d, 33 c, 33 b, and 33 a depictingthe direction of motion of the tabs to peel back the respective coversheets.

Though the tab-like overhang sections in FIG. 3 are centrally located inthe cover sheets, the tabs or overhang section may be formed in anylocation on the cover sheet. Referring now to FIG. 4, another embodimentof the present invention in which a dispenser package 40 is shownincluding side or corner tabs 43 d, 43 c, 43 b and 43 a on the cornersof the cover sheets 44 d, 44 c, 44 b, and 44 a of containers 42 d, 42 c,42 b and 42 a respectively wherein the tabs overlap with adjacent coversheets. For instance in FIG. 4, corner tab 43 d overlaps with coversheet 44 c, corner tab 43 c overlaps with cover sheet 44 b, and cornertab 43 b overlaps with cover sheet 44 a. Corner tab 43 a may not overlapwith any cover sheet. It should be noted that the tabs may or may not bedisposed on the same side of the container. For instance, the tabs maybe on alternating sides as shown in FIG. 4A where tab 43 c and 43 a areshown disposed on the left side of the package 40.

The embodiments depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4 are distinguishable from theembodiment in FIG. 1 since in FIGS. 3 and 4 the tabs serve a dualpurpose; a first purpose being the mechanism for peeling back therespective cover sheets and a second purpose being providing thedirection for the predetermined order of use of the cartridges orremoval of the cover sheets in that the tabs in both FIGS. 3 and 4overlap adjacent cover sheets. On the contrary, the side tabs in FIG. 1serve as the peel back mechanism but in and of themselves do not provideany overlap (the overlap being provided by the arrangement of the coversheets) and as such the tabs do not directly dictate the sequence of use(or removal of cover sheets) which is signaled visually to the user bythe overlapping cover sheets.

The embodiments of FIGS. 3 and 4 may be more desirable in that thesignal to the user of the order of use and the actual means for doing soare incorporated in the same structure (e.g., in the tab area).

Referring now to FIG. 5, an alternate embodiment of the presentinvention is shown with dispenser package 50 including overlapping tabs51 d and 51 c of cover sheets 54 d and 54 c respectively and overlappingtabs 51 b and 51 a of cover sheets 54 b and 54 a, respectively. In thisembodiment, though the order of use of the top two cartridges and theorder of use of the bottom two cartridges is dictated (e.g., since tab51 d is disposed on top of tab 51 c, cover sheet 54 d will be peeled offfirst and then cover sheet 54 c and likewise since tab 51 b is disposedon top of tab 51 a, cover sheet 54 b will be removed first and thencover sheet 54 a) the order of use of all four cartridges may not beknown or may not be dictated by the overlapping nature of the tabs sinceit is unknown if a user would first peel off cover sheet 54 b or coversheet 54 d (via tab 51 b which overlaps tab 51 a or via tab 51 d whichoverlaps 51 c, respectively). Thus, while this embodiment providesanother possible design choice which directs the sequence of use ofcartridges with the overlapping adjacent cover tabs, other visualindicia may be necessary to further indicate to the user a preferredorder of use. Such indicia may include placing a number 1 on tab 51 d, anumber 2 placed on tab 51 c, a number 3 placed on tab 51 b and a number4 placed on tab 51 a.

The covers or cover sheets of the present invention are desirablyflexible. However, the covers may potentially be made of a hard plasticor less flexible material (not shown) and in this case they may belifted off or opened (e.g., like a door) rather than peeled off asdescribed above. They may be lifted off from one or more sides and maybe mechanically or otherwise attached to the individual containers; forinstance via hinges.

The covers of the present invention may desirably be removed completely,however even if they are not, the opening provided by removing orlifting the cover (whether the cover is capable of being removedcompletely or not from the individual container) should be adequate toallow access to the razor cartridge disposed inside.

The covers or cover sheets and the containers of the present inventionmay be transparent, opaque, colored or any combination thereof. With atransparent or partially transparent cover sheet or container, a user isable to view the razor product at the point of purchase whilesimultaneously providing mechanical and environmental protection to thecartridge.

The containers in the present invention may be formed or molded using aplastic such as a polypropylene or polyethylene terephthalate glycol(PETG) or any other suitable plastic, elastomer, or derivative thereof.The polypropylene material is generally a thick material and in manyinstances, thicker than thermoformed PET material and therefore providesboth mechanical and environmental protection as described above for therazor cartridges inside the dispenser. The containers may be made of anymaterial that is effective at protecting mechanical aspects of the razorcartridge nor preventing environmental entrants. Accordingly, if acontainer were made with cardboard, it may also need to be combined withadditional materials to produce a container that is more robust, such aswith plastics or other types of materials.

The present invention keeps the natural or neutral position of the pivotpoint and other mechanical attributes intact after the razor cartridgeis placed in its individual storage area in the dispenser. The packagecan sustain significant outside forces, pressure, drops, etc. and willremain intact, as well as inhibit movement of the razor cartridgeinside. By keeping the razor cartridge position intact, it is wellprotected during transport and storage such that the pivot point is notpushed, offset or forced to be disposed in a different position, anddoes not cause damage. Hence, the razor cartridge is functional and theconsumer is not disappointed at the time of use.

The present invention may have packages that are manufactured orintegrally molded as a single component such that the individualcontainers are attached but are not removable or detachable from eachother in that there is no capability to detach or tear-off one from theother.

With a plurality of containers, the containers may be connected togetherin any fashion and with any number of containers and covers desired orrequired. For instance, while FIGS. 1-5 described above depict a“serial” type attachment (e.g., four containers in a row), a “2×2/backto back” type cartridge container package or a series of two or three orfive or more container packages (not shown) are also contemplated in thepresent invention.

Having multiple razor cartridges in a package, though desirable, maypresent a risk to the pivot position of each cartridge, unless thecartridges, as described herein, are suitably spaced apart. Themechanical protection in the present invention includes protecting themechanical aspects of the razor cartridge, such as the pivot mechanismand/or leaf springs. For instance, one important mechanical aspect of anon-disposable razor, such as the Gillette® Venus® Breeze™, is its pivotpoint and/or leaf spring mechanism of the cartridge. It is desirable tokeep the natural position of the pivot points intact from the time theproducts are placed in the package, along the shipping path from themanufacturer to the retail store, and finally to the consumer's home.The natural position is the position of the cartridge pivot point is theposition having no pressure or bias. The package of the presentinvention may sustain significant outside force, pressure, drops, etc.and still remain intact, as well as inhibit movement of the razorcartridge inside. By keeping the razor cartridge intact, it is wellprotected during transport and storage. If the pivot point is somehowpushed, offset or forced to be disposed in a different position, it maycause the cartridge leaf spring to be compromised or damaged, and hencethe razor cartridge may not be functional in turn leading to consumerdisappointment at the time of use.

Additionally, one important environmental aspect considered in thepresent invention is keeping any soap or lubricant (e.g., “soap wings”attached at top and bottom portions of a cartridge, such as the GilletteVenus Breeze cartridge) intact. Again, the packaging has to be able tosustain the environment and any weather related elements such that thesoap wings are not compromised. For instance, steam, moisture, humidityand other environmental entrants can significantly affect the characteror chemistry of the soap wings.

The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood asbeing strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead,unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean boththe recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding thatvalue. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean“about 40 mm”.

All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the Invention are, inrelevant part, incorporated herein by reference; the citation of anydocument is not to be construed as an admission that it is prior artwith respect to the present invention. To the extent that any meaning ordefinition of a term in this written document conflicts with any meaningor definition of the term in a document incorporated by reference, themeaning or definition assigned to the term in this written documentshall govern.

While particular embodiments of the present invention have beenillustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in theart that various other changes and modifications can be made withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is thereforeintended to cover in the appended claims all such changes andmodifications that are within the scope of this invention.

1. A package for razor cartridges comprising: a plurality of connectedcontainers wherein each of said plurality of containers is capable ofstoring at least one razor cartridge; and at least one cover removablyattached to a top perimeter of each of said plurality of connectedcontainers wherein said covers are coupled so as to direct a sequence ofremoval of said covers.
 2. The package of claim 1 wherein a first coverof a first of said plurality of connected containers overlaps anadjacent second cover of a second of said plurality of connectedcontainers.
 3. The package of claim 2 wherein said first cover isremoved before said adjacent second cover can be removed.
 4. The packageof claim 2 wherein said overlap comprises an overlap area less than thearea of one of said top perimeters of one of said plurality of connectedcontainers.
 5. The package of claim 1 wherein said cover is larger thansaid top perimeter of said plurality of connected containers.
 6. Thepackage of claim 1 wherein said covers comprise a tab.
 7. The package ofclaim 6 wherein a first tab of said cover of a first of said connectedcontainers overlaps with an adjacent cover of a second of said connectedcontainers.
 8. The package of claim 6 wherein a first tab of said coverof a first of said connected containers overlaps with an adjacent secondtab of a second cover of a second of said connected containers.
 9. Thepackage of claim 1 wherein said cover is capable of being peeled off bya user.
 10. The package of claim 6 wherein said cover is peeled off viasaid tab.
 11. The package of claim 1 wherein said cover comprisesplastic.
 12. The package of claim 1 wherein said cover is adhesivelysealed onto said top perimeters of each of said plurality of connectedcontainers.
 13. The package of claim 1 wherein said cover istransparent, opaque, colored or any combination thereof.
 14. The packageof claim 1 wherein said cover prevents environmental elements fromentering said container with said razor cartridge.
 15. The package ofclaim 1 wherein said cover is flexible.
 16. The package of claim 1wherein said containers are transparent, opaque, colored or anycombination thereof.
 17. The package of claim 1 wherein each of saidcontainers and each of said covers are integrated.
 18. A method ofmaking a razor package comprising the steps of: molding a plurality ofcontainers from a plastic material; placing a razor cartridge withineach of said plurality of containers; and sealing a first top perimeterof a first of said plurality of connected containers with a firstplastic cover sheet, said first plastic cover sheet overlapping with asecond plastic cover sheet sealed onto a second top perimeter of asecond of said plurality of connected containers wherein said secondcontainer is adjacent said first container.
 19. The method of claim 18wherein said overlapping cover sheets direct a sequence of removal ofsaid first cover sheet from said first containers prior to removal ofsaid second cover sheet from said second container.